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Phew! Gas Sinks Below $4

Diesel down as well, but still high; ethanol hovers in the low $3 range

By Harry Kimball, Newser Staff

Posted Jul 26, 2008 1:04 PM CDT

(Newser) – Gas prices dipped below $4 today for the first time in almost 2 months, CNN reports. A survey by AAA showed that a gallon of regular cost an average of $3.983, 2 cents lower than yesterday. The move continues a trend over roughly the... Read full story »

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Phew! Gas Sinks Below $4

Diesel down as well, but still high; ethanol hovers in the low $3 range

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